Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Mortlach
£46
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
| Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Charlie Parry's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 46% | 59.6% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £46.41 | £50.76 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £46 vs £51.
For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.41 vs £50.76)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.76 vs £46.41)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Charlie?
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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